Books in Real World Science series

Matter is everywhere! This book uses real-world examples to bring the concept of the states of matter to life in an approachable way. Clearly-written text draws in readers with concrete examples involving familiar, everyday things, from gas grills to ice cubes. The book covers the history of and key figures in the understanding of the states of matter. Major concepts covered include solids, liquids, gases, plasma, crystals, atomic bonds, surface tension, diffusion, sublimation, and boiling points. Full-color photos, a glossary, an index, sidebars, primary source documents, and other creative content enhance the book. It also includes prompts and activities that directly engage students in developing the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills promoted by the Common Core standards. This well-researched title has a credentialed content consultant and aligns with Common Core and state standards. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Science is everywhere! Science in the Real World uses real-world examples to bring scientific concepts to life in an approachable way. Clearly-written text draws in readers with concrete examples involving familiar, everyday things. They’ll learn about electricity, energy, force, motion, light, magnets, the scientific method, sound, and states of matter. Compelling, full-color photos, a glossary, an index, sidebars, primary source documents, and other creative content enhance each book. The books include prompts and activities that directly engage students in developing the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills promoted by the Common Core standards. These well-researched titles have credentialed content consultants. And, they are aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Looks at different types of radiation, where it comes from, why it is important, and how it can be extremely dangerous. Radiation is all around us-in the earth, in the air, and in space. We can see and feel some forms of radiation, such as light and heat. Other forms, such as radio waves, pass right through our bodies without us even knowing. This book looks at the many different types of radiation. Find out where radiation comes from, why it is important, and how it can be extremely dangerous.